Description
Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache APISIX.
A single small request can pin a gateway worker at 100% CPU for an extended period in graphql-limit-count routes.
This issue affects Apache APISIX: 3.17.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache APISIX | 3.17.0 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/wfs7c9l8sokrh9hzv84lno12nx2zxpjkMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/26/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 27, 2026
- Last modified
- Aug 28, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed